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For some more comparisons, the UK has free eye-tests for certain groups (children and at-risk) [1], but it costs around £20-25 (~$28-$35 at current exchange rat
by ywei3410 5y ago
For some more comparisons, the UK has free eye-tests for certain groups (children and at-risk) [1], but it costs around £20-25 (~$28-$35 at current exchange rate).
[1] https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/opticians/free-nhs-eye-tests-and-optical-vouchers/ https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/opticians/free-nhs-eye-tests...
[2] https://www.specsavers.co.uk/help-and-faqs/how-much-is-an-eye-test https://www.specsavers.co.uk/help-and-faqs/how-much-is-an-ey...
- Killakwinn 5y agoWow, this is super helpful in that it gives me extra context outside of what I'm used to. Also just good to know what else is out there :) Thank you so much!!!
- daveoc64 5y agoAdditionally for the UK, if you do work using a computer (which I imagine most people on HN do), your employer is legally required to pay for an eye test if you request it. https://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/dse/eye-tests.htm https://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/dse/eye-tests.htm